The Mini- Tummy Tuck

The mini- tummy tuck is an operation to simply remove a small amount of skin from the lower abdomen. Sometimes this can also remove an unsightly scar from a previous C-Section or hysterectomy. The incision is placed low on the abdomen, and may even include the removal of some of your pubic hair region. It is ideal for women who still want to wear 2- piece bathing suits or bikinis, because the scar will be hidden beneath the bathing suit. If muscles below the navel are weakened, they can repaired through this incision. The navel is left alone or may be lowered a fraction of an inch. If you have a lot of extra skin or poor abdominal muscle tone above and below the navel, this operation may not be helpful. Dr, Coleman can help you to determine if this would be a good choice for you.

Examples:

24 year Old with Mini Tummy Tuck

Upper Row: Preop
Lower Row: 1 month postop
This patient had good muscle and skin tone, but wanted to rid herself of the extra skin in the lower abdomen. A mini tummy tuck, removing only skin below the navel and liposuction of the thighs suited her needs well.

37 year old with mini tuck

Upper Row: Preop
Lower Row: 1 month Postops
This patient was healthy and needed only a little improvement. We did a mini- tuck and moved her navel down 1 centimeter rather than cut around it for a formal abdominoplasty.